Category: Taiwan
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How to Protect Yourself During Taiwan Earthquakes
When an invisible hand beings to swing ceiling lamps around, it’s probably one of the 2,200 earthquakes shaking Taiwan every year. Only a fraction of them, 214, can be felt. Stronger quakes will make themselves known in Taipei — that’s life in a geologically-connected place. Alerts go out if a strong earthquake is coming, but […]
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Buying a Laptop in Taiwan
Shopping for laptop computers in Taiwan is designed to make the buyer feel they won a great deal through a series of flexible promotions. What an experience. A great deal has good CP值, cost-performance ratio, the all-important (yet entirely vague) metric for people who have activated their Asian grandma bargaining powers. On my way to becoming […]
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The Documents You Need to Study in Taiwan
Oh, the different ways to study in Taiwan! There’s some paperwork before and after you arrive. Before we begin, let’s sort out who you are and why you’re here. Degree Student or Long-Term Exchange Student (>180 days) You need to 1) get a visa before your plane lands. Then, 2) apply for an Alien Resident […]
Philip S. Chang 